Tahia Abdel Nasser
Appearance
Tahia Kazem | |
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First Lady of Egypt | |
In office June 23, 1956 – September 28, 1970 | |
President | Gamal Abdel Nasser |
Preceded by | Aziza M. Labib |
Succeeded by | Jehan Sadat |
Personal details | |
Born | Cairo, Egypt | March 1, 1920
Died | March 25, 1992 Cairo, Egypt | (aged 72)
Political party | Independent |
Spouse | Gamal Abdel Nasser (m. 1944-1970; his death) |
Tahia Kazem (Arabic: تحية كاظم) (1 March 1920[1] – 25 March 1992) was the First Lady of Egypt from 23 June 1956 to 28 September 1970.[1] She married former President Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1944. The couple had 5 children, 2 girls and 3 boys.
Kazem's parents were of Iranian descent. Nasser received the approval of her father before their marriage in 1944.[2]
References
- ^ a b Raafat, Samir (2007-03-14). "The changing role of the first ladies". Al-Ahram. Retrieved 2012-08-01.
- ^ Raafat, Samir (March 2005). "Egypt's First Ladies: Women Whose Husbands Ruled The Realm" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-08-01.